2WAY Tonight with Mark Halperin

Lyndsay Keith, Washington-based independent journalist covering DOJ and political law. Katy Balls, Washington editor for The Times of London with expertise on UK politics and Epstein fallout. They discuss Peter Mandelson’s ties to Epstein and why Britain cares. They analyze Pam Bondi’s combative hearing moments, ad hominem clashes, survivor confrontations, and whether investigations or charges will follow.

Steve Elmendorf, Democratic strategist offering electoral and legislative perspective. Natalie Winters, White House correspondent and War Room co-host pushing for full transparency. Ro Khanna, California congressman who reviewed Epstein files and pushed for their release. They dig into FBI redactions, motives behind withheld material, transparency legislation, legal next steps, and how the story could move forward.

Mary Margaret Olohan, conservative commentator at The Daily Wire, and Yemisi Egbewole, Democratic strategist and political analyst, debate three hot stories. They argue over Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance and whether it was cultural, political, or business-driven. They discuss Savannah Guthrie’s public plea about her missing mother and law enforcement’s skepticism. They weigh reactions to new developments in the Maxwell/Epstein reporting.

Al Mottur, Democratic strategist offering quick political analysis, and Amber Duke, Daily Caller reporter with conservative commentary, spar over the uproar after a racist clip was reposted and removed. They debate why the story eclipsed major foreign policy news, weigh political fallout and apologies, and riff on related culture-war moments and media priorities.

Chris Johnson, GOP strategist and energy advocate, offers conservative takes on elections and voter ID. Nomi Konst, Democratic strategist and commentator, explains concerns about disenfranchisement and voting access. Andrew Kerr, investigative reporter, discusses his archival reporting that challenges a politician's family narrative. They debate voter ID, nationalizing elections, and how race and storytelling shape political scrutiny.

Beverly Hallberg, Republican communications consultant who advises on media and TV strategy, and Bill de Blasio, former New York City mayor and Democratic politician. They spar over Minneapolis ICE withdrawals, debate tone and authenticity in political messaging, discuss Don Lemon’s church incident and legal questions, and weigh U.S. approaches to Iran and border policy.

Marc Caputo, political reporter for Axios with deep knowledge of national politics and Latin America. They discuss the Oval Office press session and why reporters pressed about Epstein. Conversation covers Trump’s Iran and Russia comments. They also unpack press attacks on Kaitlan Collins and shifting roles in Ukraine diplomacy.

Bethany Mandel, writer and podcaster focused on parenting and conservative culture, and Julian Epstein, former House Judiciary chief counsel and legal analyst, spar over immigration policy, sanctuary cities, enforcement tactics and political strategy. They debate messaging, protests, asylum rules, and demographic trends. Fast-paced conversation on politics, law, and cultural strategy.

Amie Parnes, political journalist known for campaign reporting; Nomi Konst, progressive strategist and commentator; Alex Castellanos, GOP strategist and media analyst. They debate GOP turmoil around J.D. Vance and possible challengers. They scrutinize Gavin Newsom’s frontrunner standing, his economic messaging, and Democratic alternatives. They survey rising Democrats, dark-horse names, and how 2024’s tight margins shape 2028.

David Carlucci, former New York state senator and Democratic politician, offers state and national perspective. Elizabeth Pipko, GOP communications strategist and former Trump adviser, provides Republican commentary. They discuss the Fed shortlist and likely pick. They debate Minnesota protests, ICE language, cabinet meeting surprises, and the president’s reported diplomacy with Russia.